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FINAL EXAMINATION
SEMESTER II
SESSION 2017/2018

COURSE NAME : MECHANICS OF MATERIALS

COURSE CODE : BFC 20903
PROGRAMME CODE : BFF
EXAMINATION DATE : JUNE 2018/ JULY 2018
DURATION : 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTION : 1. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.
2. WRITE DOWN YOUR
ANSWERS IN THE ANSWER
BOOKLET.
3. ATTACH ALL YOUR
ANSWERS IN GRAPH PAPERS
TO THE ANSWER BOOKLET.

THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF SEVEN (7) PAGES

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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
Q1 (a) Explain with the aid of sketches the terms.

(i) Principal stresses

(2 marks)

(ii) Maximum in-plane shear stress

(2 marks)

(b) Figure Q1 shows an element at maximum in-plane shear stress 𝜏𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 82 MPa
and average normal stress, 𝜎𝑎𝑣𝑔 = 35 MPa. By measuring angle 𝜃𝑠 = 21° clock
wise from the point of maximum in-plane shear stress;

(i) Construct and draw the Mohr Circle. Show the point of maximum in-plane
shear stress, average normal stress and angle 𝜃𝑠 = 21°
(9 marks)

(ii) From the Mohr Circle obtained in Q1, determine the normal stresses of
𝜎𝑥 , 𝜎𝑦 and shear stress 𝜏𝑥𝑦 . Sketch the orientation of the stress block.
(6 marks)

(iii) From the Mohr Circle obtained in Q1, determine the principal stresses of
𝜎1 , 𝜎2 and principal angle 𝜃𝑝 . Sketch the orientation of the stress block.
(6 marks)

Q2 The simply supported beam shown in Figure Q2(a) is loaded with uniformly distributed
load of 30 kN/m from A to B and concentrated load of 20 kN and 25 kN at point B and
C, respectively. The cross section of the beam is shown in Figure Q2(b).

(a) Draw the shear force diagram (SFD) and bending moment diagram (BMD) of
the beam.
(6 marks)

(b) Calculate the moment of inertia, I of the cross sectional area.

(9 marks)

(c) Determine the maximum bending stress and maximum shear stress in the
beam, and sketch the distribution diagram (for both bending and shear stress).

(10 marks)

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Q3 (a) Figure Q3 shows a simply supported beam with length, L subjected to a uniform
distributed load of W along the beam.

(i) Derive the general elastic curve equation of bending moment-deflection,

slope-deflection and deflection-equation of the beam.
(6 marks)

(ii) Determine the maximum deflection using double integration method.

(4 marks)

(iii) Determine the slope at point A using double integration method.

(3 marks)

(b) A hollow steel shaft has an outside diameter of 250 mm and an inside diameter
of 200 mm. The shaft is subjected to a torque of 45 kNm. The modulus of rigidity
for the steel is 90 GPa. Based on the given data, solve the following problems.

(i) Calculate the shearing stress at the outside surface of the shaft.
(4 marks)

(ii) Calculate the shearing stress at the inside surface of the shaft.
(4 marks)

(iii) Calculate the magnitude of the angle of twist in a 3.5 m length.

(4 marks)

Q4 (a) The stress in column can be calculated as f = P/A, by assuming f is uniform stress
to the entire cross-section. State THREE (3) situations where stress state will
not be uniform.
(5 marks)

(b) A steel column of channel cross-section is given in Figure Q4 with height 4.5m.
For major axis (x-axis) buckling, it is pinned at both ends. For minor axis (y-
axis) buckling, it is pinned at one end and fixed at the other end.

(i) Sketch the major axis and minor axis buckling shape.
(5 marks)

(ii) Determine the effective length for major axis and minor axis buckling.
(4 marks)

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(iii) Calculate the buckling load and state which axis buckling governs. Given
Ixx is 8230 cm4 and Iyy is 568 cm4. Modulus of elasticity for steel is 210
GPa.
(7 marks)

(iv) If the column is subjected to out-of-straightness, what is the additional load

that must be accounted for buckling load. State ONE (1) technique used
to calculate buckling load in the respective column.
(4 marks)

 END OF QUESTIONS

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82 MPa
35 MPa

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30

Figure Q1

Figure Q2(a)

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Figure Q2(b)

Figure Q3

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Figure Q4

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